Kukki is a 6 year old Mix-Breed in Houston, TX, who needs $1,213 for Dental with Extractions of the Back Teeth.

Kukki was abandoned at the age of 5. I ran across her story while looking to adopt a cat. I’ve only had her for 3 months and she’s my only pet. Her given name is Cookie. I liked it but it wasn’t one I chose for her. Kukki is the Japanese word for cookie. So, her name is still said the same way, only the spelling changed. She is still learning to trust people. However, more time is all we both need

I knew nothing of Kukki’s medical background prior to adopting her. I took her to Kirckwood Veterinary Hospital thinking she had allergies. They gave her a look over and found inflammation in her mouth. She was diagnosed with Caudal Stomititis and was given meds. But it only provides a few weeks of relief and the injections given are not ideal for long-term treatment of this serious gum disease.

Kukki was not a talker at all until she received temporary relief for her gum disease. It’s almost like she’s a new cat exhibiting more interaction, affection, personality and overall happiness. She loves playing but loves treats even more. It’s just the two of us in the home. So, she lays next to me every chance she gets. She use to randomly bite. But I now believe it was because she was in pain.

I am legally blind, on a fixed income and can't afford the dental extraction on my own, even with the vet's discount. I have pet insurance for her. Unfortunately, it does not cover dental. I don’t have the means and need help.